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2027 AHT National Awards
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of our educators and students
It's time to make your nominations
As a sector it is so important that we acknowledge and recognise the valuable contributions that our colleagues provide. Contributions which enhance the curriculum and include additional support for both colleagues and trainees alike. Give some thought to who do you feel deserves this award. Showcase the remarkable talent within your centre, inspiring others to strive for excellence.
Please return your submission by 12.00pm on 12th February 2027, with no more than 500 words on a word document electronically to:
Denise Johnson: DJohnson064@hotmail.com.
Any submissions received after this date will not be considered.
AHT Award Categories:
Award 1 Sponsored by NHBF
Outstanding Employer Engagement.
For this award, please describe the partnerships and connections established within the industry and with employers. Additionally, include any initiatives undertaken to provide Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for staff.
Award 2 Sponsored by Professional Beauty
Highly Effective Beauty Therapy Team Collaboration.
Please describe the impact the beauty therapy team has made on their students and learners, that identifies them through their collaboration as being highly effective. Please explain how their combined efforts support individuals in achieving their hairdressing goals and ambitions.
Award 3 Sponsored by HABIA
Best Practice in Apprenticeships, recognising highly effective method of approach to educational programme to ensure successful completion.
This award recognises and honors the outstanding contributions made by a college or training provider to apprenticeship programmes within the hairdressing, barbering, and beauty therapy, nail services, spa, wellbeing, aesthetics, make-up. Consideration is given to the quality of programme delivery, end point assessment, and achieved outcomes.
Award 4 Sponsored by
Highly Effective Barbering Team Collaboration.
Please describe the impact the barbering team has made on their students and learners, that identifies them through their collaboration as being highly effective. Please explain how their combined efforts support individuals in achieving their hairdressing goals and ambitions.
Award 5 Sponsored by
Outstanding positive contributions made in a supportive role.
This award acknowledges and is provided to an individual who demonstrates diligence, maintains consistently high standards, and contributes positively behind the scenes. It recognises the individual who consistently enhances the lives of others through unwavering commitment and support. Continually exceeding expectations.
Award 6 Sponsored by
Highly Effective Artistic Media Make-up Team Collaboration.
Please describe the impact the artistic media make-up team has made on their students and learners, that identifies them through their collaboration as being highly effective. Please explain how their combined efforts support individuals in achieving their media make-up goals and ambitions.
Award 7 Sponsored by VTCT
Top Independent Training Provider for Student Support
This award acknowledges the college's student support services, which are highly effective and inclusive for all its students and learners. They consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Please describe how the college fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for all its students and learners with examples of the variety of extracurricular activities which can be accessed and their relevance.
Award 8 Sponsored by Salon International
Highly Effective Hairdressing Team Collaboration.
Please describe the impact the hairdressing team has made on their students and learners, that identifies them through their collaboration as being highly effective. Please explain how their combined efforts support individuals in achieving their hairdressing goals and ambitions.
Award 9 Sponsored by VTCT
Outstanding Individual Tutor/Trainer of the Year
This award recognises those tutors/trainers who consistently provide excellent teaching. Motivating all students to achieve their fullest potential. They consistently demonstrate excellence through engaging, inspirational high-quality education.
Award 10 Sponsored by City & Guilds
Top Further Education College for Student Support
This award acknowledges the college's student support services, which are highly effective and inclusive for all its students and learners. They consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Please describe how the college fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for all its students and learners with examples of the variety of extracurricular activities which can be accessed and their relevance.
Award 11 Sponsored by
Outstanding Student Award for the Academic Year 2026/7
This award recognises a student’s dedication to both practical and theoretical aspects of their studies. When providing reasons for their nomination, please include relevant examples such as their approach to learning, participation in extracurricular activities that support academic development, involvement in competitions, voluntary work, or other instances where they have exceeded typical expectations.
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